Creative approach to species conservation
In 2023, a groundbreaking step was taken in the fight against illegal fishing. By introducing innovative concrete blocks with steel hooks in the habitat of the endangered vaquitas, fishing nets could be effectively trapped and the lethal impact on the species reduced. This step marks a turning point in the protection of the vaquitas, as illegal fishing numbers fell by around 90 percent for the first time. For the endangered vaquitas in the Gulf of California, there is hope for the future.
This innovative method not only protects the vaquitas, but also sets a global example: Creative approaches and collaborations can produce effective solutions to complex environmental problems.